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South Carolina Is One Step Closer To Medical Marijuana After Senate Approves

The South Carolina senate has approved a medical marijuana  bill and it is one step closer to becoming law. This has been a seven year crusade for Republican senator Tom…

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The South Carolina senate has approved a medical marijuana  bill and it is one step closer to becoming law. This has been a seven year crusade for Republican senator Tom Davis according to Channel 9 in Charlotte.

The voice was not unanimous but good enough at 28-15.  The legislation still has some hurdles to pass to become law.  It will go to the house next for debate and vote. 37 States have approved the use of medical marijuana

Keep in mind this will be for medical marijuana only and is a closely vetted process.  People who get it will have been evaluated and given a prescription from a doctor.  To learn more about this story you can get all the details from Channel 9 right here.

Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.